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Being clipped into your bike has certain advantages, especially when competition is the name of the game. 4X and DH racing, however, demand a unique combination of platform and clip-in style pedals to permit quick recovery when un-clipped. The Giro Chamber Shoe has a nice, stiff insole for being connected to a pedal without hot spots, yet it has a Vibram outsole for traction on pedals when not fully clipped.

The Chamber's internal, molded SPD shank is designed to nest within the EVA midsole to keep the shoes' profile and SPD connection as low as possible. This lets your foot reside close to the pedal axles to encourage efficient spinning for out-of-the-gate performance. The midsole has Poron XRD in the heel cup, that along with a bootie retention system, ensures a secure fit without any energy lost to heel lift.

The Poron located in the heel cup also helps to absorb impact during a bail. Those bails can wreak havoc on a shoe's upper, so Giro equipped the Chamber with a durable, rubber-reinforced toe box. The synthetic leather upper is ventilated for breathability, and a hook-and-loop strap prevents the Chamber's laces from turning into a meal for your drivetrain.

The Giro Chamber Shoe comes in whole sizes from 37 to 48 and two colors; White and Black/Gum.

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Great shoes

Familiarity: I've used it several times

Fit: True to size

Super comfortable right out of the box. Really like the subdued look of these balanced with great performance. I can drive to the trail, ride my bike, then hit a store or restaurant on the way home and never feel like a ballerina tip toeing and sliding around. Neoprene sleeve is also great at keeping dirt and debris out of the shoes.

Comment on Tom S.'s review:

Stiff

Familiarity: I've used it several times

Fit: True to size

Despite their skate-style appearance these shoes are about as stiff as my traditional xc shoes, although slightly heavier. I'm using them in conjunction with XT Trail pedals and they feel rock solid. I'm a true 10.5/44 with wide feet and the fit is spot on; very snug without losing circulation during rides.

My only gripe with these shoes is that in the current setting my cleats click when walking. I have Shimano cleats mounted in the very top inside corners. It's possible that other cleat/mounting configurations won't have this issue but i'm disappointed that Giro didn't get this dialed.

Comment on Chad Cordell's review:

Felt skinny

Familiarity: I returned this product before using it

Fit: True to size

Size Bought: 9

I don't have much to add here since I tried them on an returned them, but these shoes felt pretty skinny. I have a problem with my feet going numb. Lengthwise though, they felt spot on for my normal size

Comment on Davis Anderson's review:

Great shoe but....

Familiarity: I've used it several times

Fit: True to size

Size Bought: 12

The first set of shoes I got the left mount plate was poped out of the shoe and rattling around inside the shoe. The second set was fine installed my crank brother cleats and went for a ride. To find out the stock cleat bolts are too long for this shoe and where pushing on the bottom of my foot. I've had many clip less shoes and never had this problem. After cutting the bolts they are awesome. Stiff but walkable and the cleats don't click on the ground. They have plenty of room in the toe box For those with wider feet.

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Ride like a pro!

Familiarity: I've used it several times

Fit: True to size

I recently made the switch from flats to clipless after a fried of mine noticed I was curling my toes over the front of my pedals as I rode. After he mentioned that I started noticing how unstable I felt while trying to push my riding.

Since making the switch to clipless I have so much more confidence while riding. I feel like I can really take my downhill skills to the next level without having to worry about my feet jumping off of the pedals at any moment.

I wear a size 10.5 street shoe and the 10.5 fits me perfectly. Another nice thing about the shoes is that the toe box is reinforced. I no longer have to watch my footwork as carefully in the tree sections.

The shoe cost less then most other(comparable) spd/clipless shoes and looks better than all of them.

Comment on Mike Power's answer:

Awesome Shoe! Unfortunately.....

Familiarity: I've used it once or twice and have initial impressions

Shoe fits and feels great, pretty true to size, nice firm platform while keeping weight down. Unfortunately one of my shoes was missing the SPD mounting bracket so I wasn't able to test them cliped in. Competitive Cyclist gets five stars for awesome service and for promptly shipping me new shoes and a return label. Giro, well they are a great company, but this shouldn't happen.

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Comment on Mike Power's answer:

Great shoe

Familiarity: I've used it once or twice and have initial impressions

Fit: True to size

This shoe is stiff and extremely comfortable to ride in and walk around in. I feel that the rubber isn't as grippy as the rubber Five Ten use for their shoes but the Giro's are way more comfortable (for my feet anyway). They look great too!

Comment on Michael T.'s review:

Perfectly balanced

Coming from 5.10 Hellcats, the Chambers are noticeably lighter and stiffer on the bike. The Vibram sole is comparable in un-clipped pedal grip. I noticed that these shoes do a better job of keeping debris out, and they do a better job of breathability, and staying dry. Top notch so far.